Motion Graphic Design: Animation

Explore key animation principles and how they can be applied to create dynamic animation and motion graphic projects in Adobe After Effects.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Course structure

1. Animation Setup Stages

• Creating solid and convincing drawings
• Making engaging animations
• Using staging to focus the viewer's attention
• Creating a sense of anticipation
• Giving objects motivation

2. Animation Principles and Physics

• Straight to pose animation
• Sudden changes with hold keyframes
• Adding gravity in the speed graph
• Creating a bounce in the value graph
• Applying directional force
• Using Auto Bezier to create a smooth arc
• Resistance and timing in the Graph Editor

3. Animation Rules to Add Emphasis and Excitement

• Add character with squash and stretch
• Follow-through and secondary action
• Adding emphasis with exaggeration
• Pushing past the pose to create dynamic excitement

Conclusion

• Goodbye